Elvin Bethea was arguably the greatest third-round selection in Houston Oilers' franchise history. In the bigger scheme of things, Bethea, the 77th overall selection of the 1968 AFL/NFL Draft, became one of the best pass rushers who ever donned the Oilers' colors of Columbia blue, scarlet red, and white. Bethea played in 135 consecutive games for the Oilers from … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Elvin Bethea (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Mike Golic, Sr. (Story)
When someone mentions the name "Mike Golic, Sr.," images of the popular, long-running ESPN morning sports talk show Mike & Mike probably come to mind. Golic is, after all, one of the most respected figures in the sports media industry. However, there's more—much more—to Mike Golic, Sr. than that. Golic was one of the more prominent names during the Gerry … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Golic, Sr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bum Phillips (Story)
When one thinks of legendary Houston Oilers' head coaches, chances are Bum Phillips comes to mind first. Phillips, who wore his trademark cowboy hat and boots on the sidelines, was a players' coach who helped turn the Oilers' fortunes around in the middle to late 1970s. With Phillips at the helm, the Oilers won 58 of 93 games and made three consecutive … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bum Phillips (Story)
What Happened To Reggie Roby? (Story)
Reggie Roby helped revolutionize the punter position in the National Football League. The 6'3", 235-lb. Roby was an incredible physical specimen who also broke the color barrier for punters in the 1980s. He followed in the footsteps of Greg Coleman, the first black punter in NFL history. Roby also helped pave the way for future Oakland Raiders punter, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Reggie Roby? (Story)
What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)
Veteran kicker Al Del Greco was the epitome of good fortune in the National Football League. After the Miami Dolphins released him prior to the 1984 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers signed him a month after. Some three years later, the Packers released him. He eventually suited up for the then-St. Louis Cardinals (now known as the Arizona Cardinals) for … [Read more...] about What Happened To Al Del Greco? (Complete Story)